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The Letter P



Definition
A friendly way to say goodbye.

Example
Peace out, guys. I'm going home.

Etymology
'Peace' started being used as a greeting in the 1960s. 'Out' comes from a standard way of finishing a conversation on a two-way radio -- 'over and out'.

Synonyms
later


Definition
Someone who likes being with other people and who is good at working with people.

Example
1)
Holly is a great stewardess -- she likes to fly and she's a real people person!
2)
Jane is not a people person. Luckily, her job does not require her to spend a lot of time with clients.

Etymology
This term became popular in the 1990s. It was first used in corporations as a way to describe friendly people who are good at sales and customer service.




Definition
Excellent, cool, the greatest.

Example
That skateboard is so phat. It's the best I've ever seen!

Etymology
'Phat' is an African-American slang version of 'fat' which has become very popular in the last few years. The use of 'fat' to describe something that is good goes back to the 1500s, and derives from the idea that the fat in a cow's milk is the best part of it.

Synonyms
bomb, cool


Definition
To eat large amounts of food quickly and without good manners; to overeat
Example
1)
The pizza is here ! Let's pig out !

2)
At the game, we pigged out on hamburgers and french fries.

Etymology
Pigs are famous for enthusiastically eating enormous quantities of food. So when a human 'pigs out', he or she is eating much like a pig.


Definition
To stop talking; to lower the volume. Frequently used as a command meaning "Be quiet!"

Example
1)
Pipe down! Mom's talking on the phone.

2)
Hey, pipe down in there -- I'm trying to think!

Etymology
In the old days in the British navy, musical pipes were used to send messages to the crew. The last pipe message of the day was called 'pipe down', and it signalled the time to be quiet and go to bed.



Definition
To contribute to a group effort or common undertaking; to participate in a team activity; to help out.

Example
Everyone ought to do their part and pitch in to keep this park clean for all.



Synonyms
lend a hand




Definition
A student who plans to go to medical school; the courses you have to take before medical school, like biology and chemistry.

Example
1) I never get to see my boyfriend -- he's premed, so he's always in the library studying.

Etymology
'Pre' means 'before', and 'med' is short for 'medical'. This term is very common at American colleges and universities. (Pronounced pree-med.)


Definition
Very excited and ready to go; in high spirits.

Example
1)
The World Series starts tonight and the fans are psyched!

2)
I'm going on vacation to Italy for three weeks -- I am so psyched!

Etymology
In ancient Greek myth, 'Psyche' was the symbol of the human soul or spirit. When you are 'psyched' your spirit is in an elevated state. In other words, you are very excited.

Synonyms
pumped, stoked

Definition
Of poor quality; inferior.

Example
1)
Your car is in sad shape -- you really need to take it to a mechanic.

2)
Detroit is one sad town.

Etymology
'Sad' is usually used to describe human emotions. When you are sad, you are unhappy. As slang, the word describes things rather than people.

Synonyms
lame


Definition
To make a major mistake.

Example
1)
Tom screwed up the whole project, and now we're four weeks behind schedule.

Etymology
This phrase comes from World War II US Army slang.



Definition
One who makes mistakes regularly; a failure. (Usually written as 'screw-up' when used as a noun.)

Example
1)
Be careful when you're dealing with Charlie -- he's a real screw-up.



Definition
A way of saying "good-bye".

Example
1)
Matt yelled "See ya!" as he left the house.

Etymology 'See ya' is an informal way to say 'See you later'.
Synonyms later



Definition An easy target; someone or something who is defenseless, vulnerable, or in a precarious situation.

Example
1)
The sweet old lady was a sitting duck for the aggressive salesman.
2)
Out in the open field, the soldiers were sitting ducks for enemy snipers.

Etymology This phrase was first used by soldiers in World War Two.


Definition
Letters sent through the post office; mail that is carried, as opposed to e-mail.

Example
1)
It can take a week to send a letter by snail mail.

2)
I sent the payment by snail mail so you should get it by next Friday.

Etymology
A 'snail' is a very slow-moving creature. This slang phrase mocks the slowness of regular mail and implicitly compares it to the speed of e-mail.


Definition
Someone who is generally unaware, or not paying attention, or out of touch with reality.

Example

Suzie is a real space cadet -- I don't think she even knows what day it is.

Etymology
A 'cadet' is a student, usually at a military school, and 'space' is the place outside the earth's atmosphere, where the moon and the stars are. So a 'space cadet' is someone in training to float around in empty space, doing nothing but looking at the pretty stars


Definition
Eating utensil that serves as both a spoon and a fork.

Example
1)
This soup is so thick that I could really use a spork right about now.

2)
Sporks may be the most clever invention this century.

Etymology
'Spork' comes from a combination of SPoon and fORK. Despite the fact that the design of the spork is excellent, there are very few of them in the world. This combination of useful design and general scarcity makes the spork a near-mythic ******, and a great topic for jokes and commentary.


Definition To look at Web sites on a computer.
Example
1)
I need to know some facts about Bolivia; maybe I'll surf the Web and see what I can find out.
2)
Every night, my brother spends at least three hours surfing the Web.

Etymology The 'Web' is the World Wide Web. As a verb, 'surf' means 'to ride a board on the waves of the ocean'. So this phrase suggests that the World Wide Web is like the ocean, and looking at different Web sites is like riding across the ocean's waves.


Definition A great love for candy and sugar.
Example 1) Susan's sweet tooth is unbelievable - she ate four chocolate bars in one hour!
Etymology This is an old phrase, dating back to the 1300s. In the phrase, 'tooth' refers to appetite or the thing that is chewed, rather than the tooth itself.

Definition
Freely available; ready to be taken

Example
1)
After Mr. Mortimer passed away, no one could find his will, so his estate is up for grabs.

2)
I don't want my sandwich -- it's up for grabs, if anyone wants it.

Etymology
When you 'grab' something, you reach for it very quickly. When something is up for grabs, it is out int he open, waiting to be grabbed by whoever wants it.


Definition
Very Important Person; a phrase used to describe powerful people in business, politics, sports, and entertainment.

Example
1)
The cameras started flashing as soon as the VIPs arrived.
2)
This is a VIP parking zone. I'm afraid you'll have to move your car.

Etymology
Comes from the first letters of 'Very Important Person'. Pronounced 'vee eye pee'.

Synonyms
big shot

Definition
To be in a delicate situation; to be on the edge of danger or ruin.

Example
1)
Ever since I smashed their car, I've been walking on egg****ls with my parents.

2)
We're walking on egg****ls with our landlord -- she told us that if we have one more loud party, she's going to kick us out of our apartment.

Etymology
An 'egg****l' is the thin, white outer coating of an egg. The ****l is very thin and breaks easily. So if you are 'walking on egg****ls' you are in a situation where you could break something ( or get in trouble or ruin everything ) very easily.

Synonyms
walking on thin ice


Definition
Weakened or diluted; something that has been made less powerful or potent.
Example
1)
The movie is a watered down version of the book.

2)
Tipsy McStagger's is a pretty good pub. The only problem is that the bartender waters down the drinks.

Etymology
If you want to dilute the concentrate of a solution, you add water to it.


Definition
A weak or fearful person; someone who lacks courage.

Example
1)
I was too much of a wimp to play sports in high school.

2)
Don't be such a wimp -- riding a bike can't hurt you!

Etymology
A 'whimper' is a small cry of pain or fear. Someone who whimpers a lot and is afraid of getting hurt is a thus a 'wimp'.
Synonyms sissy, wuss, chicken



Definition
Indecisive or not reliable.

Example
1) Rosie was always wishy washy about our plans to get married, so I knew she would run away before our wedding day.


Definition
A coward; an ineffectual, timid person

Example
1)
Don't be a wuss, Stephan. It's just a little spider !
2)
You're afraid of the dark ? What are you, some mind of wuss ?

Etymology
This word has been popular with teenage boys since the 1960's.

Synonyms
wimp, sissy

Now with the last letter in this participation

Letter Y


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Definition
A young person who works in business, makes lots of money, and buys luxury items; often used in a derogatory way.

Example
1)
Tom is a classic yuppie -- he has an expensive car, an expensive apartment, and an expensive wife.

Etymology
Comes from the first letters of the phrase 'Young Urban Professional'

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